The IRS provides 10 tips to help taxpayers file their taxes before the April 18 deadline: 1. Gather good records to ensure accurate filing and documentation of expenses. 2. Report all income from forms like W-2 and 1099, as well as other potential income sources. 3. Choose direct deposit for the fastest refunds, which are usually issued within 21 days. 4. Use IRS online tools and resources like IRS.gov for filing help and guidance.

1. Ten Tax-Time IRS Tips to Consider
The tax filing deadline
is Tuesday, April 18 this
year.
This is because April
15 falls on a weekend and
the following Monday is a
holiday in the District of
Columbia.
Even with an extra three
days, the IRS urges
taxpayers to avoid waiting
until the last minute to
file their taxes.
For those who have yet to
file, the IRS has 10 quick
ideas to help

2. • Good recordkeeping is
important. It helps to ensure
that nothing gets overlooked.
Records such as receipts and
cancelled checks also provide
expense documentation.
Gather
Records
• Taxpayers must report all of
their income from Forms W-2,
Wage and Tax Statements, and
Forms 1099. Other income may
be reportable as well, even if
the taxpayer does not receive a
statement.
Report All
Income. • The fastest and safest way to a
refund is to file electronically
and choose Direct Deposit. The
IRS issues most refunds in less
than 21 days.
Choose Direct
Deposit.

3. •IRS.gov is an excellent resource. Taxpayers
can click on the "Filing" icon for links to filing
tips, answers to frequently asked questions
and IRS forms and publications. The IRS
Services Guide outlines the many ways to get
help on IRS.gov.
Visit IRS.gov.
•The IRS has many useful online tools.
The Interactive Tax Assistant tool provides
answers to many tax questions. It gives the
same answers that an IRS representative
would give over the phone.
Use IRS Online
Tools. •Taxpayers have many options to file. Self-
prepare or use a tax preparer. Millions are
eligible for free help from a Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for
the Elderly site. The IRS Directory of Federal
Tax Return Preparers provides information
on tax professionals including their
qualifications and credentials. IRS tools are
available 24/7.
Explore Filing
Options.

4. •Most taxpayers file electronically these days.
It offers ease and convenience. The tax
software guides people through the entire
process. There are no forms to fill
out. Electronic filing is also a more accurate
way to file.
File
Electronically.
•Free File is available only on IRS.gov.
Taxpayers earning $64,000 or less last year
can use free name-brand tax software to file a
federal tax return. Free File Fillable Forms, an
electronic version of IRS paper forms, is
available for those who earned more than
$64,000. People can use Free File to get an
automatic six-month extension to file. An
extension to file a tax return, however, is not
an extension to pay any taxes owed. April
18 is still the deadline for any taxes owed.
Use IRS Free
File. •Taxpayers can now use their cell phone or
tablet to prepare and e-file a federal tax
return through IRS Free File. Access Free File
two ways: Use the IRS app, IRS2Go, which has
a link to the Free File Software Lookup Tool,
or use the device’s browser to go
to www.IRS.gov/freefile and select the “Free
File Software Lookup Tool” or “Start Free File
Now” to find the software product desired.
The IRS2Go app is available for Android and
iOS devices.
Use IRS Free
File

5. •Your Federal Income Tax, is a
complete tax resource. This 300-page
guide is available as an eBook as well.
Check out
IRS Publication 17,
•Taxpayers should take extra time to
review their return to file accurately
the first time. Mistakes slow down
refunds. IRS e-file is the most accurate
way to file as using it eliminates many
common errors. Paper return filers
should check all names, Social
Security numbers and sign the tax
return.
Avoid Errors.

6. • IRS Tax Map
• Taxpayers should keep a copy of their tax
return. Beginning in 2017, taxpayers using a
software product for the first time may need
their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount
from their prior-year tax return to verify
their identity. Taxpayers can learn more
about how to verify their identity and
electronically sign tax returns at Validating
Your Electronically Filed Tax Return.
Additional IRS
Resources:
• Welcome to Free File – English
• Free Help Preparing your Tax Return –
English | Spanish | ASL
• Get Tax Help in Spanish –
English | Spanish | ASL
• Interactive Tax Assistant – English | ASL
• Choose a Tax Preparer Wisely –
English | Spanish | ASL
IRS YouTube
Videos:

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